Who’s for Kids and Who’s Just Kidding?

On November 6, North Carolinians will go to the polls to elect a U.S. President, 13 U.S. Representatives, a Governor, a Lt. Governor and all 170 state legislators. These officials will make the decisions that will impact our children’s lives today and well into the future.

CHILDREN CANNOT VOTE. It is up to all of us to make certain children’s issues, from public schools to health care, are a visible part of the political debate.

Who’s for Kids and Who’s Just Kidding presents data on current child well-being in North Carolina and offers sample questions to ask political candidates.

What’s the # 1 chronic childhood disease? It’s not asthma or obesity – it’s tooth decay. The new NC Child: the Voice for North Carolina's Children report shows that children with tooth decay have trouble eating, sleeping, and learning and are at increased risk of health problems. School-based sealant programs are an evidence-based strategy to prevent decay – learn more here ... See MoreSee Less

What would March Madness be without a little friendly competition? Join the staff at NC Child in indulging our love of basketball and the magical season of March Madness all while helping North Carolina’s Children! bit.ly/2FGFcbc... See MoreSee Less